Krewe of Versailles When: Noon.Where: Larose.Royalty: King XXXVIV Michael Richoux and Queen XXXVIV Lisa Richoux. Grand Marshal: None.Theme: “Versailles' Greatest Show on Earth.”Floats: 20.Members: Men and women's krewe of more than 250 members.

Krewe of Shaka When: 1:30 p.m.Where: Thibodaux.Royalty: King and Queen held secret until ball.Grand marshal: None. Theme: “Shaka Travels the Wonders of the World.”Floats: 18.Members: Men and women's krewe of more than 35 members.

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Weather forecasts are optimistic. Though some clouds could show up, rain isn't in sight until late into next week, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures are predicted to stay within the low 50s to mid-70s.

“The weather's going to be perfect, just perfect for a parade,” said Kris Gaudet, captain of the Krewe of Versailles.

<p>The good times — and the floats — will roll this weekend in Lafourche Parish, with one parade scheduled for Saturday and three scheduled for Sunday.</p><p>Weather forecasts are optimistic. Though some clouds could show up, rain isn't in sight until late into next week, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures are predicted to stay within the low 50s to mid-70s.</p><p>“The weather's going to be perfect, just perfect for a parade,” said Kris Gaudet, captain of the Krewe of Versailles.</p><p>Festivities start at noon Saturday in Larose, with Le Krewe Des T-Cajun Children's Parade, which features hundreds of participants, mostly children. </p><p>Versailles, one of south Lafourche's biggest parades, rolls at noon Sunday. The parade starts at La. 1 and 24 in Larose and ends at Cut Off Elementary.</p><p>The parade has 19 floats and 260 members. The theme is the circus or “Versailles' Greatest Show on Earth.”</p><p>Gaudet said the parade echoes the huge, glamorous krewes of New Orleans. Participants, especially the king, queen and royal court, don lavish costumes.</p><p>“We throw a very elegant tableau and ball before the parade, so we always say our costumes rival those of some the big names in New Orleans,” Gaudet said.</p><p>In Golden Meadow, the Krewe Des Les Petite Lions rolls at 1 p.m. It starts at the north edge of the town on La. 1 and rolls to the south end.</p><p>This year's theme is “Rockin' in the Mardi Gras Season,” so each float represents a different musical period. The king and queen will be dressed like characters from the famous musical “Grease.”</p><p>Organizer Shannon Danos said the children, ages 3-14, organized most of the parade, which makes it special.</p><p>“The kids build most of the floats, and they're the ones running it,” Danos said. “To see their smiles and how much fun they're having is really great.”</p><p>In Thibodaux, The Krewe of Shaka rolls at 1:30 p.m. The parade starts at Martin Luther King park and rolls through School and St. Charles streets before turning onto Menard Street.</p><p>Organizer Denise Adams said the parade, which features one of two local black krewes, will have about 18 floats and several bands.</p><p>“We try to get bands from out of town,” Adams said. “We're trying to get people to come to the parish.”</p><p>Adams said Shaka's parade is the culmination of the krewe's yearlong goal of helping the community. The krewe volunteers with the Head Start Program and sponsors events throughout the year.</p><p>“We see the parade as a way to give people something fun,” Adams said.</p><p>Staff Writer Matthew Albright can be reached at 448-7635 or at matthew.albright</p><p>@dailycomet.com.</p>